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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1948-04-21, Page 9Wednesday, April 21, 1948 The Dominion .Bank.. Announces ADDITIONAL SERVICE at Gorrie Branch commencing on MAY 3rd, 1948, the Office will be open on • 40' MEANS' MORE WORK FROM YOUR TRACTOR —WITH LESS FUEL Say goodbye to tractor tire inflation worries for a long, long time. Let us fill and weight your tires by the "SOLUTION 100" method. You'll get greater traction, less slip, more drawbar pull, less tire wear. Save money ' this sure, 'easy, economical way. See us today. NINg You're Saving Money When you send your trucks to our shop for REGULAR CHECK-UPS. We stop trouble before it starts. SEE US for our REGULAR SERVICE PLAN to help keep your trucks rolling. No fleet is too large, no truck too small for us to handle. Crossett Motor Sales Your MERCURY and LINCOLN Dealer Telephone 459 Wingham er by Mrs. Gordon Snell; a reading, "We believe and therefor speak" was given by Mrs. Stanley Cook. The study book was taken by Mrs. Marvin McDowell. The president, Mrs. Wm. McVittie, was in charge of the busi- ness. Minutes were read and adopt- ed. The roll call was answered with a verse of scripture. Prayers by Mrs. McVittie; Mrs. Melvin Taylor and Mrs. Marvin McDowell were appoint- ed delegates to the Presbyterial to be field at Seaforth on April 27th. • A let- ter of appreciation was read from Mrs. (Rev.) R. Longley of Toronto, and Miss Noreen O'Keefe of Queen Alex- andra San,, London. The meeting was closed with the benediction. A bale of clothing was packed for the Europ- can relief valued at $60.00. This is the second bale the W.M.S. have sent this year. H A MILTON OPTICAL CO. W. R. Hamilton, R. 0. Optometrist for Over 25 Years. Telephone 37 for Appointment. .1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111.1 SHUR-GAIN FEEDS are backed by years of experience and guarantee that you get—not just feed, but the BEST. The new hi-powered SHUR-GAIN Hog Feeds will save you money because every bag is packed with extra food value which gets EXTRA results. Buy the Best for Less • SHUR-GAIN 18% PIG STARTER • SHUR-GAIN 16% PIG DEVELOPER • SHUR-GAIN 15% HOG GROWER. • SHUR-GAIN 16% DAIRY RATION SHUR,GAII4 18% CHICK STARTER • SHUR-GAIN 17% GROWING MASH • SHUR.,.GAIN 17% LAYING MASH Monday - Wednesday and Friday G. C. GAMMAGE, Manager. WROXETER Mr. Lloyd Weir, Mr. Ken Bridg- Irian, Miss Pearl Bullough and Miss Patsy Bridgman all of Toronto, were week-end guests of Mrs. Waldo Weir. Mr. Weir who is auditor for his film leaves next week to spend seve'ral weeks in Calgary. Chesterfields and Occasional Chairs Repaired and Recovered Free Pickup and Delivery STRATFORD UPHOLSTERING COMPANY 42 'Brunswick St. STRATFORD — ONTARIO Enquiries should be left at R. A. Currie's, Wingham, FUNERAL AND AMBULANCE SERVICE UP-STAIRS FUNERAL PARLOUR A. J. WALKER 'PHONES 106 - 224 WINGHAM 11 Howick Lions will hold an amateur night in Wroxeter Town Hall, April 80th., at 8.80 p.m., Daylight Saying Time, The first 80 entries will be ac- cepted. $60.00 is offered in prizes. En- try blanks may be secured from 'Hec- tor Knight, Wroxeter, pp to 6 P.m., April 28th. "Dark Was the Night" the play pre- sented by Whitechurch Women's In- stitute and to be presented. in Wrox- eter this week sponsored by the Wo- men's Guild of St. James Anglican Church, comes well recommended, having been given inLucknow, Ripley, Bluevale and other places as well as their home town. National Film Showing On Wednesday evening, April 21st,, in Wroxeter Town Hall, the National Film Board sponsored by the local Women's Institute, will present .the following interesting films, "Brazil" "Arctic Thrills", "Eye Witness" which includes news items, (1), Canada's voice heard in a debate on atomic control at the United Nations Secur- ity Council meeting and new methods in grading and drying hemlock lumber give commercial value to a previously neglected part of B. Co's., forest stands, Mexico Today, Fit for Tomor- row, andAfter Six O'Clock, Electricity, Modern Guide to Health, Singing Stars of Tomorrow. Everyone in the village and community are urged to attend the pictures. Admission is free, D.D.G.M. Visits Lodge Forest Lodge A,F. & A.M. had a distinguished guest when they met for their April meeting on Monday, 12th. Rt.Wor. Bro. John A. MacKinnon, Tiverton, D.D.G.M., for this district. Visitors were present from the neigh- boring lodges. Following the regular meeting a social hour was enjoyed, Executive Meeting The Executive meeting for East Huron District Women Institute will be held in the Town Hall, Ethel, on Thursday, April 29th., at 2 p.m. to ar- range for the District Annual which will be held in Brussels on June 1st., when it is expected Miss Anna Lewis, Superintendent of Women's Institute and Home Economics Branch for 'Ont- ario will be a guest speaker. Fordwich, Gorrie, Wroxete Bluevale, Ethel, Brus- sels and the newly organized Moles- worth Branch comprise the East Hur- on District. Minstrel Show a Success The good reputation Teeswater tal- ent have in this village for plays and concerts was not only lived up to but exceeded on Wednesday evening last, ing was called to order with quiet nuts- lc by the organist, Evelyn Anger. Shirley McMichael presided and Betty newton as secretary, presented the minutes. The meeting was opened with the hymn, I ant so glad that My Pather in Heaven, followed by the re- peating of the purpose in unison. Mary Copeland chose for the scripture les- son, Exodus, chapter 20, Twenty meth-, bets responded to the Boll Call. Glen Gibson received the offering. Tell me the stories of Jesus was the second hymn, Evelyn Anger and Donna Cope- land favored with a duet, "In the Gar- den" accompanied by Shirley MeMielt- act A few games 'were played. Mrs. Wes Newton told the Story of Aunt Sites Bible rays. The hymn God sees the little Sparrow Pall and the Mitpah benediction „brought an interesting 10 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 I M E1 1 9 1 7 Tn r i i l if E Mr. and Mrs. Norman McLaugh- lin, of Wingham, were Sunday visitors with Mr. Thomas and Miss Beatrice Shearer. Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred King, Gorrie, were Sunday visitors • with Mr. and.' Mrs. Ira MacLean. Mrs, Peter Milligan has returned from Wingham General Hospital and is improving in health, we are glad to report. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dane had for week-end guests, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Seegmiller and son, Wm. Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hertzburger and daugh- ter, Sandra, all of Kitchener, Mr. and Mrs. Russel Christie and son, Tommy of Teeswater. Mrs. Albert Gallaher is spending this week with her daughter, Mrs. Thos. McLennitt at Fordwich South. Mrs. Verne Clark has been able to leave Wingham General Hospital and is staying with her mother, Mrs. Gor- don Underwood, Gorrie. The ladies of Salem Church will cater for the Howick Lions Ladies Night supper on Thursday, April 22, at 7.15 o'clock. A presentation will be made to Past District Deputy Govern- or Gordon Hargrave. 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Time Table Changes EFFECTIVE Sunday, April 25, 1948 Full Information from Agents Canadian Pacific when 35 men and pianist, Mrs. J. H. King, presented a Minstrel Show sponsored by the Howick Lions. A capacity audience with many standing filled the Town Hall. The chorus en- tertained with songs, new and old. some solo numbers were especially well done. Ken Edgar on behalf of the Howick Lions welcomed the group. There was a wide variety of songs and musical numbers. The Group were generous to the satisfatcion of every- one, This is the second time a Tees- water Minstrel Show has been pres- entd in Wroxeter with several out standing plays also coming from that town. A concert group from Teeswater can be assured of a full and apprecia-1 tive audience here, A dance followed the concert with Wilbee's Orchestra supplying music. Young People's Union Scott Hunter, convener of Culture, arranged theweckly Monday evening meeting of the Young People's Union, United Church, Thelma Denny called the meeting to order with quiet music At the piano. President Jean Moffat gave the Call to Worship. Rise Up 0 Men of God, was the opening hymn Scott Hunter chose for the scripture reading, Tirnothy,Chapter 4, followed by the Lord's Prayer. All joined in singing, Glorious things of Thee are spoken. The topic was taken by Rev. U. E. Cronheihn whose subjeat p as "Books". The speaker said even in the days of St. Paul, he called for his books front which he received great benefit. Some suggestions were given on how to thoose and what books to read, which were worthwhile. The hymn, Go Labour On was sung. In the weekly half hour Bible Study, Mr. Cronhielm chose for his text front St. Itlarks Gospel, chapter 5, giving thorough insight into the healing of the man front the unclean spirit. The rais- ing of the tlanghter Darius, The Mir- ulous healing of the woman who merely touched the hem of his garment Fourteen answered the Roll Call. The losing hymn and Mizpali Benediction brought an interesting meeting to a Close. THE WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIME$ WESTFIELD Mr. Wm. McDowell visited on Sun- day with Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Stack- house of Brucefield. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Taylor Were God- erich visitors on Friday. Misses Margaret Wightman and El- Mission. Band tie Eger of Jordan station, spent the The Buds of Promise Mission Band week-end with Mr, and Mrs. Earl held their April meeting in the United Wightman. "Church school-room on Monday, Mr. and Mrs. George Wightman and April limit, at 4.15 o'clock. The meet- Alberta of Pint River, visited one day 'meeting to a close. Church Re-opening Large congregations were present at the United Church on Sunday, April 18th, when re-opening services were held, Rev.U, Cronhielm was in charge, and based his sermon on the mbrning lesson as found in Timothy II, chapter 2: verses 10.26, The words of the anthem I was glad when they said unto me, let us go into the house of the Lord. A male quartette sang Nearer My God to Thee, Mrs, J, Douglas was responsible for a basket of flowers placed on the altar which added brightness to the service. A special evening service was held when members of the different church or- ganizations contributed a number of music. Members of the Young People's Union occupied the choir, Miss Gilber- ta Howes was soloist, singing "Dedi- cation," "Have Thine Own Way" was sung by a mixed quartette, Miss Jean Moffat, Miss Thelma Denny, Messrs. Bob Cunningham and Pete Dobson. Nine members of the Mission Band sang "Open the door for Jesus". Mrs. H, Hamilton andMrs, D. S. MacNau- ghton favoured with a duet, "Bless this House," Rev. U. E. Cronhielm spoke from the words "See now I dwell in an house of cedar but the ark of God dwelleth within curtains" and Nathan said Go do all that is within thy heart for the Lord is with Thee", Sam- uel II, iverses 2 and 3. The speaker said it was a great privilege to worship in a beautiful church and compared its comfort to other church's especially in China, where sometimes there were only a few Christians interested in building a plac of worship. It was nec- essary to have a church well organiz- ed, but above all, We must worship God in Spirit and in Truth, and in the beauty of holiness. At the evening ser- vice a special offering was taken for the Biulding Fund. Women's Guild The April meeting of the Women's Guild of St. James Anglican Church, was held on Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. George Griffith, Presi- dent, Mrs, H. V. l‘facKenney presided and the meeting opened with repeating The Lord's Prayer. Secretary, Mrs. Ed. Bennett presented the minutes and correspondence which included thank you notes for gifts sent to the sick and shut ins, Plans were made to cater to Dramatic Club from White- church on April 23rd. Fancy quilt blocks were donated by Mrs. Ed. Ben bers will assemble at next meeting. New vases for the altar were present- ed by Mrs. Brothers and Miss M, Brothers. The Travelling Basket con- taining Cream, Eggs, Vegetables and a hand turned linen Kerchief had ready sale. The roll call was respond- ed to by the payment of fees. Mrs. Ed- wards closed the meeting with prayer. A social hour followed when the hos- tess was assisted by Miss M. Griffith and Miss Elizabeth Griffith. BELMORE The April meeting of the W, M. S. will be held in the United Church on April 25th, Rev. Cronhiehn will be guest speaker and show views. A large gathering is hoped for, Every- body welocme. Rev. Udell visited his sick in Mild- may ott Tuesday. A very pretty store at one time, built about 70 years ago, met its doom last week Miss Jeffray giving it to Mr. Huber, Mildmay, Mrs. Hunkins's sisters and family visited her last week. Miss Grace Horton, now of Wing- ham, spent Sunday with her parents. The 'Dickson brothers, Allan Darl- ing, Jimmie Darling, Elmer Jeffray arc all working in the bush. Little Dianne Fitch picks her com- pany this time it is the measles. Mrs. Wm, Edwards is at .Lorne's at Teeswater where they have a baby boy. The village was well represented at tit Minstrel Show at Wroxeter Wed- nesday evening, amid all had a good laugh. Teeswater men know how to sing and dance and they certainly (to make good ladies. The institute meeting is postponed until next Wednesday. ti 1 nett and Mrs. Lawrence wici mem- last 'week with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith. Mr, Ronald Taylor left on. Saturday to join his boat at Port Colborne. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin McDowell and Mr. Graeme McDowell visited on Sun- daywith Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kershaw of Goderich. Mr. and Mrs, Harold Sprung of Au- burn and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Sprung and Peter of Londesboro, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Cox. The monthly tneeting of the W. M. S. was held on Wednesday afternoon with 1./ present. The worship service was led by Mrs. Stanley Cook with Mrs. Gordon Smith at the piano, read- ing 'Vet Ours Alone" was read by Mrs, Fred Cook. The Scripture lesqm Was read by Mrs. Charles Smith; pray- CANADA PACKERS, WINfillAM McKINNEY BROS, BLUEVALE E. McNEE BELMORE DAUPHIN & fiRANT TEESIVATER imminsmillimmumonomiummoommummo uality Guarantee!